Diary of a Commuter
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Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Easy, Pedestrians…
May 5, 2016Lagos Pedestrians and their sense of entitlement! Hian! you see them cross the roads like it was only made for them. Even when it is unlawful [it is a punishable offence for any residents of Lagos... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: How To Get Nigerians To Clean Their Environment…
May 3, 2016It was interesting to witness how taskforce paid an unexpected visit to a restaurant next to Unity Bank at Ita-eko, Abeokuta. These officials were furious about the state of drainage system (gutter) in front of the store.... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Tricycle Drivers “Pay Tax”
Feb 9, 2016I boarded a tricycle from Oke-ira axis in Ogba Lagos. It turned out to be a charter because I was the only passenger in it, save that I didn’t have to pay more than the usual fare.... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Riding on the New BRT
Feb 7, 2016I had the opportunity of boarding one of the new BRT buses in Lagos earlier today. The ticket given was generated from a POS. I think that’s quite thoughtful and wise. Ok, I was trying to... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: A Pervy On Board?
Nov 6, 2015I got a ping from a friend earlier today and this was what she sent to me: “What is it with men who forget to bring out their transport fee before entering the bus? They sit... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Strength of a woman
Nov 5, 2015I once saw a female cab driver. I didn’t share anything on her because I wanted to be sure about what I saw. Then some days ago as I was trying to cross to the other side... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: One Chance Saga
Nov 3, 2015I never would have imagined the helpless situation I found myself in the early hours of Thursday morning (29th, October). It was an eventful day. Let me tell you how. I have heard of people being... -
Kicking Against Indiscipline In Lagos
Oct 21, 2015I got to the bridge at Ojota and met ‘pedestrian traffic’. What could be happening? I asked myself. My curiosity made me wait on the bridge. I started to stare, just then I noticed the green... -
Lagos Commuter: To Board or Not To Board?
Oct 13, 2015It was another hectic traffic situation in Lagos this morning. It was not the time to be selective about the cars to board. When one of those almost-falling-apart looking type of cars came and people weren’t willing... -
Community GateKeepers: Pay Your Fees Or Return Home
Oct 7, 2015I got a taste of the 25 minutes ‘compulsory exercise’ of community gatekeepers this morning… the Estate where my work place is situated was practically under lock. Today was set aside for the inspection of payment...